ZIP 49931 47.1848° N  88.6408° W

TV Channels in Houghton, MI

ZIP Code: 49931 • Coordinates: 47.1848°N, 88.6408°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-67 dBm · WBKP
Reliability
8 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 173° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 16 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
WBUP
Ch. 10-1 · 720p
-84 dBm
NBC
W14EM-D
Ch. 06-2 · 720p
-83 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 06-2
Grit Ch. 06-3
Outlaw Ch. 06-4
Oxygen Ch. 06-5
CBS
WZMQ
Ch. 19-2 · 1080i
-87 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 19-4
ION Ch. 19-7
Heroes & Icons Ch. 19-3
Me-TV Ch. 19-1
Start TV Ch. 19-5
FOX
W14EM-D
Ch. 06-2 · 720p
-83 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 06-1
Grit Ch. 06-3
Outlaw Ch. 06-4
Oxygen Ch. 06-5
PBS
WNMU
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-85 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 13-7
Michigan Learning Ch. 13-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 13-2
PBS West Ch. 13-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
WZMQ
Ch. 19-2 · 1080i
-87 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 19-2
Court TV Ch. 19-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 19-3
Me-TV Ch. 19-1
Start TV Ch. 19-5
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WBKP
CALUMET, MI
 05-1 480i
CW+
-67 dBm Fair 194° SSW
#2
W14EM-D
MARQUETTE, MI
 06-2 720p
FOXNBCGrit +2
-83 dBm Poor 126° SE
#3
W14EM-D
MARQUETTE, MI
 06-2 720p
FOXNBCGrit +2
-83 dBm Poor 126° SE
#4
WBUP
ISHPEMING, MI
 10-1 720p
ABC
-84 dBm Poor 143° SE
#5
WNMU
MARQUETTE, MI
 13-1 1080i
PBSAudioMichigan Learning +2
-85 dBm No Signal 147° SSE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 173° · S · Spread 47°

Towers within 47° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 16 dB
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About TV Reception in Houghton

Houghton, Michigan (49931) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBKP at -67 dBm, rated as "Fair" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely